SL vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st T20I

Wanindu Hasaranga's return to this format makes Sri Lanka hot favorites to win this game.

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Updated - 13 Jan 2024, 18:52 IST

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Preview

Sri Lanka (SL) will clash against Zimbabwe (ZIM) in the first T20I of the three-match series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on January 14, Sunday. Both these sides met against each other on three occasions in T20Is with Sri Lanka bagging victories in all three games.

Sri Lanka will be with their new captain Wanindu Hasaranga in the T20I series. The star spinner, who made a grand comeback in the last ODI vs Zimbabwe, claimed a seven-wicket haul to steamroll the opposition. There will be a lot of expectations on the spinner in the three-match series.

All-rounder Angelo Mathews and spinner Akila Dananjaya are making their return to the shortest format of the game for the first time since 2021. Lankans are likely to miss Pathum Nissanka with suspected dengue. It would be interesting to see how they form their XI with a lot of talent part of the squad.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe will led by their in-form all-rounder Sikandar Raza. Brian Bennett, Carl Mumba, and Ainsley Ndlovu will be a part of the T20I series, while Tapiwa Mufudza, Faraz Akram, and Takudzwanashe Kaitano miss out.

Zimbabwe won three games in their last five T20Is. However, they are coming into this series on the back of consecutive defeats over Ireland in December 2023. With Craig Ervine, Ryan Burl, and Raza part of the batting order, it would be an exciting series to watch out for.

Also check: SL vs ZIM Match Prediction, 1st T20I

Match Information

Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I

Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka, 14 Jan 2024, Sun, 7:00 PM IST ,R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

Sony Liv and FanCode

Weather Report

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo

Rain

23.9Ā°C

98% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

W
W
NR
L
L

Zimbabwe

L
L
NR
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Kusal Mendis

SL - wk

129 Runs

3Ā Matches

2

Angelo Mathews

SL - all

112 Runs

3Ā Matches

3

Janith Liyanage

SL - all

119 Runs

3Ā Matches

4

Charith Asalanka

SL - bat

85 Runs

2Ā Matches

5

Charith Asalanka

SL - bat

101 Runs

3Ā Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

80 Runs

3Ā Matches

1

Dilshan Madushanka

SL - bowl

150.00

3Ā Matches

2

Dushmantha Chameera

SL - bowl

300.00

3Ā Matches

3

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

116.67

3Ā Matches

4

Brian Bennett

ZIM - all

160.00

3Ā Matches

5

Sadeera Samarawickrama

SL - wk

115.69

3Ā Matches

6

Dasun Shanaka

SL - all

159.09

3Ā Matches

1

Richard Ngarava

ZIM - bowl

8 Wkts

3Ā Matches

2

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

7 Wkts

3Ā Matches

3

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

7 Wkts

1Ā Match

4

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

6 Wkts

3Ā Matches

5

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

5 Wkts

3Ā Matches

6

Blessing Muzarabani

ZIM - bowl

4 Wkts

3Ā Matches

1

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

3.14

3Ā Matches

2

Dhananjaya de Silva

SL - all

1.00

1Ā Match

3

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL - all

3.26

1Ā Match

4

Maheesh Theekshana

SL - bowl

4.93

3Ā Matches

5

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

3.70

3Ā Matches

6

Sikandar Raza

ZIM - all

5.82

3Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

K Perera, K Mendis (wk), D de Silva, C Asalanka, S Samarawickrama, D Shanaka, A Mathews, W Hasaranga (C), M Theekshana, D Madushanka, D Chameera

Bench : Pathum Nissanka, SSD Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, MNK Fernando, J Liyanage, JF Vandersay, A Fernando, A Dananjaya, L Kumara, KNA Bandara, Ahan Wickramasinghe, S Jayathilake, SMLD Samarakoon, PM Liyanagamage, C Karunaratne, LU Igalagamage, Ravindu Fernando, D Karunaratne, MADI Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, K Rajitha, Shavon Daniel, N Vimukthi, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, N Thushara, I Wijesundera, Lasith Croospulle, RM Liyanarachchi, PHKD Mendis

Zimbabwe

J Gumbie, TS Kamunhukamwe, Brian Bennett, Sikandar Raza (C), CR Ervine, RP Burl, Clive Madande (wk), LM Jongwe, WP Masakadza, R Ngarava, B Muzarabani

Bench : T Munyonga, M Faraz Akram, Takudzwanashe Kaitano, M Shumba, T Mufudza, CT Mumba, A Ndlovu

Injury and availability news

Pathum Nissanka is likely to miss the T20I series due to suspected dengue.

Pitch Report

The last T20I played at this venue was in June 2022 when the wicket turned out to be a two-paced one. The average first innings score is 134 with the captain winning the toss loving to bowl first. Both pacers and spinners would have good enough momentum on this surface, while batters are anticipated to struggle.

50%

Pace Bowling

50%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

134

Average Score

48%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Sikandar Raza ZIM | ALL

Known for his all-round skills, Sikandar Raza is expected to score crucial runs in the top and middle order. Additionally, he's anticipated to pick wickets and change the complexion of the game with his off-spin. He has 4141 runs from 187 T20 innings, while he scalped 114 wickets in this format.

9
VC

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

Sri Lankan top-order batter Kusal Mendis is one of the consistent players going around currently. He has accumulated 3439 runs from 125 T20 innings with 28 fifties at a strike rate of 135.5.

9
C

Wanindu Hasaranga SL | ALL

Wanindu Hasaranga's comeback would surely make Sri Lanka hot favorites to win the T20I series. He not only gives fantasy points in the bowling department but also can contribute a lot with the bat. He has 216 wickets from 151 T20 innings.

7.5

Craig Ervine ZIM | BAT

One of the most experienced cricketers from the Zimbabwe side is Craig Ervine, who amassed 2452 runs from 109 T20 innings with 17 fifty-plus totals. He's anticipated to bring out his best game in this first game of the series.

8

Dhananjaya de Silva SL | ALL

Dhananjaya de Silva batted at no.4 in the team's last T20I series. He would be a crucial player for the hosts in both batting and bowling facets. With 2264 runs and 47 wickets, De Silva is an impressive top pick.

7

Angelo Mathews SL | ALL

Angelo Mathews is making his return to this format for the first time since 2021. He has 3247 runs in 168 T20 innings and moreover, he has claimed 92 wickets with the ball in hand, making him a very good pick.

8

Blessing Muzarabani ZIM | BOWL

Blessing Muzarabani has 49 scalps from 42 T20I innings. The lanky pacer would be aiming to extract some uneven bounce on this bowling-friendly wicket and push the opposition on the back foot.

7.5

Dasun Shanaka SL | ALL

Dasun Shanaka is expected to bat in the middle overs and he has a lot of experience in the shortest format of the game. With 3892 runs and 63 wickets in this format, Shanaka is a brilliant budget pick to have in your XI.

6.5

Luke Jongwe ZIM | BOWL

Bowling all-rounder Luke Jongwe has 911 runs with the willow from 65 T20 innings and additionally, picked up 75 wickets from 76 innings. He would be playing a very important role for the visiting side in this big game.

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8

Pathum Nissanka

SL | BAT

Sri Lankan opening dashing batter Pathum Nissanka missed the ODI series due to suspected dengue. He's likely to miss the T20I series as well.

9

Brian Bennett

ZIM | ALL

Zimbabwe top-order batter Brian Bennett played just three T20Is, scoring 28 balls. In three matches, he departed early in single-digit scores.

Last Updated On - Jan 13 2024 6:52 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

8 : 3

ZIM

Credits Left
7.5/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis

9

Charith Asalanka

8

Kusal Perera

7

Craig Ervine

7.5

Wanindu Hasaranga
C

9

Dhananjaya de Silva

8

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Dilshan Madushanka

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Dushmantha Chameera

9

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

8 : 3

ZIM

Credits Left
10/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis
C

9

Dasun Shanaka

7.5

Kusal Perera

7

Craig Ervine

7.5

Wanindu Hasaranga
VC

9

Dhananjaya de Silva

8

Angelo Mathews

7

Sikandar Raza

9

Dilshan Madushanka

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

ZIM

Credits Left
8/100

Grand League
Kusal Mendis

9

Charith Asalanka

8

Kusal Perera

7

Ryan Burl

8

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Dhananjaya de Silva
C

8

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Dilshan Madushanka

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

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Players
11/11

Team 1

SL

7 : 4

ZIM

Credits Left
8/100

CricTracker Special
Kusal Mendis

9

Charith Asalanka

8

Kusal Perera

7

Ryan Burl

8

Wanindu Hasaranga

9

Dhananjaya de Silva
C

8

Sikandar Raza
VC

9

Dilshan Madushanka

9

Maheesh Theekshana

8.5

Richard Ngarava

8.5

Blessing Muzarabani

8

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